Excited about WordCamp

For several years, I’ve been involved in the Greenville WordPress meet-up group.  I knew Clifton, our meet-up organizer wanted to host a WordCamp in Greenville.

During WordCamp Greenville 2018 Clifton said, “it is amazing to see a dream come to fruition.”  With an excellent list of speakers and a sold out event, Clifton and his team orchestrated a smooth one-day conference.

As a blogger and user of WordPress, this was my second WordCamp conference.

Why I attend WordCamp

WordCamp provides speakers sessions where I can broaden my knowledge and enhance my skills.  I learn something new at every session.

WordCamp Greenville scheduled a “user/beginner” program and a “developer” program.  I attended the “user” sessions.

Chad Warner provided one of the most informational presentations, “Maintenance of Your Website.”

Not only is management of your site important, but having the best security plugins is equally imperative.

For small businesses who use WordPress, Lauren Jeffcoat’s session on customer support was invaluable, along with Ben Meredith’s presentation on “How to Get Better Support.”

Three representatives from Engenius, a web design agency in Greenville, presented “Top 10 Things They Learned Doing Website Design.”  If you are an aspiring WordPress website designer, their information was priceless.

Although I do not sell anything on my WordPress site, April Wier’s presentation was applicable to any small business owner.

Jason Blumer’s process of pricing projects was enlightening.

Benefits of WordCamp

Besides informative presentations, attendees have the opportunity between sessions and during the catered lunch to network, share ideas and exchange business cards.

I made a few promising connections and made a few new acquaintances.

I am looking forward and hoping for a 2019 WordCamp Greenville.

April Wier, “Repetition is the king of sales comfort.”

Chad Warner explains ManageWP, MaintenanceWP and JetPack

Jason Blumer says, “focus on your clients’ wants, instead of needs.”